Think Spring - Spring into More Healthful Habits - It's Not as Difficult as You May Think
Depending on where you live, your food mood may sway with the seasons. In summertime you gravitate toward lighter foods, salads, fresh fruits, grilled meats; in the fall, you may favor more rustic fare like squash, roasted poultry and potatoes; in winter, stews and soups are appealing, as are casseroles and comfort foods of the like. Come spring, you want yet another change of pace. Warm, yet light foods, like grilled meats, baked fish, rice, fresh asparagus, and mixed green salads are appealing.
Springtime is also a good time to trim calories from your diet. Remember to consider portion size as well as food preparation in setting goals to reduce your calorie intake. Baking or grilling meats is a low fat cooking method that saves calories. By adding less fat while you cook, you can trim calories considerably. This doesn't mean you shouldn't add any fat, just less.
Limiting or eliminating the butter or margarine you add to cooked vegetables can save calories too. Fresh spring asparagus that is steamed just right requires nothing more than a pinch of salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. When cooking at home, balance out high calorie menu items with lower calorie ones (for instance, Fried chicken with steamed broccoli; or baked fish with an au gratin potato dish).
Don't forget to plan for some snacks. Healthy snacking is a great way to keep yourself satisfied and it helps you control your appetite at meals. If you allow yourself to get too hungry, you are bound to overeat.
Spring ahead into a healthier diet and lifestyle. Get outside for some fresh outdoor activity and make some simply dietary changes for the better.
Rust, a registered dietitian with a master's degree in clinical nutrition, is a licensed provider for Real Living Nutrition Services(r) at www.reallivingnutrition.com
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